Until few years ago, contraceptives was not allowed to be bought or to be sold legally in the market, the first release of control pills in the Canadian market was in 1961 as a medication to regulate the menstrual cycle. That was the situation until 1969 where the birth control became legal according to the federal government. At that time, condoms started to be sold in markets after they were being sold to customers who are asking specifically for them. Condoms were an effective option for men, especially who did not undergo a vasectomy and do not want to impregnate sexual partners. It was marketed as the best solution to protect from the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. On the other side, there was large number of choices for women to control the birth; we will talk about the pills choice. Continue reading »
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
All body parts depend mainly on the oxygen that is supplied in the blood through the heart, so, any Irregular heart beating or completely stopping of it may cause problems for these parts, such as brain or organ damages. In the cases where someone stops breathing or the heart stops beating, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) may help to continue the work of the blood circle in the body, which keeps feeding the parts of the body with oxygen to prevent any organ damages, but, this is not the case in all life-threatening illnesses, for example, CPR may not be suitable for dying people who have advanced stages of cancer, so, it is important to discuss this situation with doctor, family, and surrounding people before experiencing it. Continue reading »
What is Impotence (Erectile Dysfunction)?
The Erectile Dysfunction (ED) or “ED” is constant or recurrent inability to attain or maintain an erection allowing sexual activity for at least 3 months. ED can reach people of every age, becoming more frequent in men with advancing age. Presents an overall prevalence of about 13% in Portugal (Episex-en, 2006), and still a taboo subject for many, the issue being addressed with difficulty, even with the family doctor. Continue reading »
Patient of Alzheimer usually takes medicines that have opposite effects
The commonly known medicines to slow Alzheimer disease is cholinesterase inhibitors, as the properties of anticholinergic is usually found in medications which are used to treat diseases like gastrointestinal disorders, allergies, urinary incontinence, depression, and Parkinson’s disease, and these medication can have bad effects on the cognition and functions in old people. Continue reading »
A new study about fish oil supplements and its effects on mental performance
According to a new research conducted by a team in Northumbria University, some specific type of fish oil supplement is now showing a possibility to make an improvement in the flow of blood into the brain while doing any activity that is related to the brain, and also is proved to help reducing mental fatigue in young adults. Continue reading »
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